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The Columbian Exposition of 1S93 marks 
an epoch in American history, and Chicago, 
the pioneer city of the West, will be the objec- 
tive point of many thousands from Brooklyn 
and Long Island. 

Those who are without knowledge of the 
city and its surronndings, and have made no 
previous arrangements, will find their pleasure 
in large measure interfered with by many 
occasions of discomfort and annoyance. 

The Eagle Bureau in Chicago. 

Realizing the need which Brooklynites will 
have of accurate, unbiased information and 
impartial assistance during their stay in the 
World Fair City, a Chicago Bureau has been 
established by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, with 
an office in the Auditorium Building. The 
office is intended to be a headquarters for resi- 
dents of Brooklyn and Long Island, and the 
accommodations provided for the purpose are 
both commodious and accessible. The rooms 
will be kept open day and night on every day, 
Sundays included, during the progress of the 
Exposition. 



Location. 

T?ie location of the Auditorium Building is 
the most prominent in Chicago, and in every 
particular it is the most central and desirable. 

Fronting it, is the landing place of the Lake 
steamers and the World Fair station of the 
Illinois Central railroad, both of which routes 
lead direct to the Fair Grounds. Numerous 
cable roads leading to the different portions 
of the city pass the doors, • and the terminus 
of the Elevated road is within a block. In 
the Park opposite is situated the new Art 
Institute, a magnificent structure, in which 
are to be held the many World Fair Congresses 
which have been the subject of elaborate pre- 
paration and elicited the interest and co-opera- 
tion of the civilized world. 

The terminal depots of the various railroads 
are within easy walking distance of the Audit- 
orium Building, and upon arrival in the city 
Brookl^mites should at once seek the Eagle 
Bureau, where they can obtain complete in- 
formation as to the rates and accommodations 
of the various hotels and boarding houses, 
together with the many points of interest in 
Chicago and at the Fair Grounds. In this way 
everything can be mapped out beforehand and 
thorough knowledge, based upon actual 
investigation, gained as to the best method 
of procedure. 

Taken altogether, no location in Chicago 
could have been selected which is better 



known or combines more of comfort and 
advantage to the visitor than that of the Audi- 
torium Building. The Eagle office is located 
on the ground floor of the Auditorium build- 
ing, two doors from the Wabash avenue 
entrance. The number of the store occupied 
is 310 Wabash avenue. 

Benefits. 

The benefits to be derived from the facilities 
afforded by the Eagle's Chicago Bureau are 
important and must be at once apparent. 

To all Brooklyn and Long Island visitors, 
but more especially, perhaps, to that portion 
who have but a limited time at their disposal, 
the Eagle Bureau, with its superior acquire- 
ments, will be enabled to render invaluable 
assistance. Without its aid a considerable 
part of many a short vacation will be con- 
sumed in effecting the various necessary 
arrangements w^hich go to make up an enjoy- 
able visit. 

Rooms may be Engaged in Advance. 

Those contemplating a trip to Chicago are 
invited to address the Eagle Bureau, stating 
the quality of accommodations desired, and 
prompt answ^ers will be made to all letters, and 
reference given to such hotels or boarding 
houses suited to the wants of the visitor, as 
may be deemed worthy of our recommen- 



dation. If terms and location are satisfactory, 
we will then, upon request, engage the rooms 
for a definite time stated, thus saving the visit- 
or all the time, worry and annoyance which a 
selection after reaching Chicago would neces- 
sarily involve. 

In this connection, intending visitors are 
assured that the Eagle Bureau can obtain 
better accommodations and more satisfactory 
prices from hotels and boarding houses than it 
would be possible to secure in any other 
manner. 

The Eagle will accept no compensation 
whatever from hotel proprietors, but all con- 
cessions granted are solely for the benefit of 
guests recommended by the Eagle Bureau. 

Visitors to Chicago having little knowledge 
of hotel rates are apt to find exorbitant charges 
imposed upon them by unscrupulous parties. 
You can avoid all this by a liberal use of the 
Eagle Bureau. 

To ladies traveling alone, this suggestion is 
especially important. 

Prices of Rooms and Board. 

Furnished rooms without board can be 
secured on the South side within easy distance 
of the Fair Grounds at prices varying from $i 
to $5 per day, depending entirely upon location 
and the quality of the accommodations. The 
prices of rooms with board at hotels and board- 



ing houses in a similar locality range from $2 
to SS per day. Allowance is made in some 
instances for the length of stay of the visitor. 
The management of the Eagle Bureau has 
found, upon inquiry, that a large number of 
rooms have been engaged for the months of 
July and August, and although at present the 
demand for rooms is not excessive, it is still 
desirable for intending visitors to make early 
arrangements and avoid all possible difficulty 
later on. Letters to the Eagle Bureau upon 
this subject should state explicitly whether the 
European or American plan is preferred, the 
number in the party, and if it is desired to 
locate in the city proper or near the Fair 
Grounds. Full particulars should be given so 
that we may be carefully guided in making 
engagements. Visitors should also correspond 
a sufficient length of time in advance to afford 
opportunity for the completion of all arrange- 
ments. 

Hotel Literature. 

An indexed Cabinet has just been added to 
the office, and contains the pamphlets and cir- 
culars issued by the leading Chicago Hotels. 
The advantage of this as a saver of time to the 
visitor is important. It is possible to at once 
canvass the accommodations of the various 
hotels without personally visiting them and a 
selection can be made in a more convenient 
manner. 



Personal Inspection of Rooms. 

Those who may prefer to personally view 
the hotels and boarding houses before making 
final decision can secure from the Eagle 
Bureau a list of suitable places to inspect, 
together with a card of introduction. 

Correspondence. 

Every inquiry addressed to the Eagle Bureau 
will have immediate reply, and Brooklynites 
are expected to freely correspond regarding 
any subject in which they may be interested 
or desire further information. 

Letters and Telegrams. 

Again, there are many Brooklynites who 
will arrive in Chicago without having defi- 
nitely arranged for accommodations during 
their stay. The convenience of the Eagle 
Bureau in this particular is especially impor- 
tant. Their friends at home may direct letters 
and telegrams and send express packages to 
them in care of the Eagle Bureau, and they 
may make our office in the Auditorium Build- 
ing their headquarters, and leave their baggage 
there until a location is determined upon. 

Long Distance Telephone in the Office 

One of the special features of the ofiice is a 
long distance telephone, and visitors who are 
at the Fair Grounds during the day may at any 

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time telephone to the Eagle Bureau to learn if 
letters or telegrams have been received for 
them. ' In event of illness or other circum- 
stance at home this long distance telephone 
service will be found of inestimable value for 
prompt communication. By leaving their 
Chicago address at the Eagle Bureau prompt- 
ly upon arrival in the city, Brooklynites may 
arrange through our telephone facilities to be 
kept thoroughly apprised of their hom§ affairs. 
We will also immediately give notice of the 
receipt of letters and telegrams. 

The Telephone number is "Harrison 220.'* 

Telegrams and Cable Messages. 

The office has likewise been furnished with 
call boxes of the Western Union and the Postal 
Telegraph Cable Co. Visitors may write and 
send their telegrams or cable dispatches with- 
out leaving the Eagle Bureau. 

District messenger Service. 

A District Messenger call box has also been 
placed in the office for the use of visitors. 

Writing and Reading. 

The rooms are adequately provided with 
writing material, and all of the newspapers of 
Brooklyn, New York and Chicago and many of 
the illustrated weeklies and monthlies are kept 
on file. 



Brooklynites in Chicago. 

Another characteristic of the office which 
cannot fail of appreciation is the Hst of all 
Brooklynites in Chicago, with their addresses, 
which will be as thorough and complete as 
constant endeavor can attain. We receive a 
daih^ list of Brookl^m people registered at the 
New York State Building in the Fair Grounds, 
together with those at the hotels. If your 
friend is in Chicago, you can ascertain the 
fact by inquiry of the Eagle Bureau. 

Time Tables, Maps, Guide Books, Etc. 

The library of the office will contain Brook- 
lyn and Chicago Directories, together with a 
full set of guide books, time tables and maps. 

Daily Stock Reports on File. 

We have also arranged for a daily bulletin 
of the quotations from the New York Stock 
Exchange. 

Theatre and Railroad Tickets. 

Theatre tickets, railroad tickets and sleeping 
berths may be secured in advance through the 
Eagle Bureau. 

Carriages Secured. 

Those desiring to drive about the city will 
be advised as to location of the different parks 



and thor ought ares, and we will engage car- 
riages or make any other arrangements which 
visiting Brooklynites may deem necessary for 
their comfort. 

Letters of Credit. 

It will doubtless happen many times during 
the summer that visitors to the World Fair 
will need to have checks cashed, and this would 
not be done at the Chicago banks without reli- 
able identification, which it might oftentimes 
be impossible to obtain. Tht Eagle has made 
provision for this perplexing contingency. By 
calling at the Eagle office in Brooklyn before 
leaving for Chicago travelers will be given a 
letter of credit, and upon presentation of this 
to the Chicago Bureau it will be honored. It 
is not wise to travel with too much money upon 
your person. Leave part of your funds at 
home, and make drafts on the Eagle Bureau 
as necessity demands. 

Mineral Water. 

H3^geia Mineral Water has been placed in the 

office, and a supply of this well-known pure 
water is constantly on hand. 

Medical Attendance. 

In addition to its other services, the Eagle 
Bureau is prepared to recommend the visitors 
to competent physicians, and medical attend- 
ance may be secured through the medium of 
our office at any time — upon request. 



Stenographer and Typewriter. 

A Stenographer and Typewriter are in the 
office, and correspondence can be dictated and 
transcribed at any time without charge in a 
prompt and expert manner. 

Lady Assistant in Attendance. 

A lady assistant is in constant attendance at 
the office. 

General Information. 

Valuable information and advice concerning 
the Fair and the best manner of seeing it in a 
thorough and expeditious m^anner will also be 
freely given, and by consultation with the 
Eagle Bureau the visitor may avoid exorbitant 
charges and unsatisfactory results. 

No Charge for Services Rendered. 

No charge whatever is made for any service 
rendered by the Eagle Bureau and no grat- 
uities will be accepted. 

The Brooklyn Public Invited. 

The Eagle cordially invites the Brooklyn 
public to liberally avail itself of each and 
every facility provided by the Chicago Bureau 
and to make our office their headquarters when 
in the city, with the assurance that nothing will 
be omitted which may in the least degree tend 
to magnify the comfort and convenience of 
the visitors from Brooklyn and Long Island 



Brooklyn Day. 

Tuesday, June 27th, was officially designated 
by the Exposition management as Brooklyn 
Day. The occasion was celebrated in a man- 
ner which gave due prominence to the munici- 
pality, and made the occasion memorable. 
The attendance w^as large, the arrangements 
complete, and hundreds of delighted Brook- 
lynites gathered to attest their loyalty to their 
home city. Many of the most eminent citizens 
of Brooklyn were present and the literary feat- 
ures of the exercises were highly appreciated. 

The Eagle Chicago Edition. . 

On Brooklyn Day the Brooklyn Daily 
Eagle published a Chicago edition. It was 
printed in the afternoon in Machinery Hall, 
at the Fair Grounds, and all Brooklyn visit- 
ors were invited to visit the unique exhibi- 
tion and obtain a copy of their favorite home 
paper. The Chicago edition contained a full 
report of all the proceedings of the day, a de- 
scription of Brooklyn and Long Island exhibits 
at the Fair, a summary of Brooklyn news pub- 
lished that day in the home edition and general 
telegraphic news. 

The paper went to press exactly at the hour 
scheduled, and although a thousand miles from 
home, a twelve page paper was produced 
which is well worth preserving as a valuable 
souvenir. The printing of the Chicago edition 

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of the Eagle was witnessed by a large assemb- 
lage of prominent Brooklyn people, and the 
occasion was one of the notable incidents of 
the Columbian Exposition. 

The paper contained a thorough account of 
everything at the Fair in which Brooklyn is 
interested, and is of value to those who desire 
to locate the exhibits of their friends at the 
World Fair. Copies of the paper can be ob- 
tained at the office of the Chicago Bureau, No. 
310 Wabash avenue, or at the home office in 
Brooklyn. 

How TO Reach Chicago and the Cost. 

Railroad service in this country has never 
been more complete than it is at present. 
Every possible convenience and comfort is 
provided for the tourist. The special World 
Fair trains running out of New York on all 
the roads are superbly equipped in every par- 
ticular. The traveler who can afford to ride 
on a fast train does not want to economize by 
going on a slow one. It is well to give the 
problem of transportation careful considera- 
tion, and to select the best train that your 
pocket-book will warrant. The following is 
believed to be a correct statement concerning 
all the routes to Chicago from New York. 

By the New York Central & Hudson River 
Railroad there are eight trains daily from New 
York to Chicago. The fastest train, "The 
Exposition Flyer," will make the distance in 

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twenty hours, leaving New York at 3 P. M.; 
the through Hmited trains in about twenty- 
five hours, while express and accommodation 
trains will require twenty-eight to thirty-five 
hours. Single trip tickets are sold at rate of 
$22.25, good until used. Single trip tickets 
at rate of $20, and round trip at rate of 
840, afford the privilege of stop over at one 
point in each direction. On the thirty-five 
hour trains an excursion ticket can be had 
for .$32. Rate for a sleeping car berth is -f 5, 
except on the Chicago Limited (leaves New 
York at 10 A. M.), where the price is 88, and 
on the " Exposition Flyer," 811. Brooklyn 
ticket offices : 333 "Washington street, 726 Ful- 
ton street and 74 BroadAvay. 

By the Pennsylvania Railroad leaving 
Brooklyn by the Jersey City Annex, foot of 
Fulton street, there are five through trains a 
day. The "Limited" which leaves at 11:40 
A. M., reaches Chicago at noon the next day. 
The Columbian Express leaves at 8:40 A. M.: 
makes the run in twenty-five hours. The 
Western Express leaves Brooklyn at 6 P. M. 
and arrives in Chicago 9:30 P. M. next day. 
Single tickets #20 ; Excursion, 840. On the 
Pacific Express which leaves Brooklyn at 
7:30 P. M. and reaches Chicago in thirty-five 
hours, an excursion ticket can be had for 832. 
The St. Louis and Cincinnati Express leaves 
at 1:40 P. M., and reaches Chicago at 5:30 
P. M. next day. Pullman Sleepmg cars, $5 ; 

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on limited train, ^S. Brooklyn ofiPices : 4 
Court street, 860 Fulton street and Brooklyn 
Annex, foot of Fulton street. 

The Erie Lines run four solid trains to Chi- 
cago daily, leaving foot of Chambers street. 
New York, at 10 A. M. and 3, 6:30 and 8:30 
P. M. The time is from thirty to thirty-six 
hours. Single tickets, ^iS.oo, permitting stop- 
over at Chautauqua Lake or Niagara Falls. 
Excursion tickets, $28.80, continuous passage 
each way ; $32.40, permitting stop-over in one 
direction, and $36.00, permitting stop-over on 
both going and returning trip. Choice of 
routes via Chautauqua Lake and Niagara 
Falls. Privilege of going via one route and 
returning via another. Through Pullman 
sleepers ($5 extra) and dining cars (serving 
meals at $1 each.) Brookhm office, 333 Ful- 
ton street. 

The West Shore road sends out a train at 
5 P. M., reaches Chicago at 9:50 the next 
night. Single fare, $17 ; Excursion, $35. 
There are two other trains, one leaving at 10 
A. M. and the other at 8 P. M.; on the latter 
train excursion tickets can be had for $28.00. 
This time is from foot of Franklin street, New 
York. West Forty-second street station ten 
minutes later. Through Wagner cars. Brook- 
lyn offices : 333 Washington street, 726 Fulton 
street, and 74 Broadway, E. D. 

The Baltimore and Ohio sends out four 
trains daily to Chicago, at 12:15, 11:30 A. M., 

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1.30 and 6 P. M. Pullman Buffet Parlor cars 
on day ,trains and Pullman Buffet Sleeping 
cars on night trains. Price, $17, Single tick- 
et ; $28.00 Excursion ticket. Sleeping cars, $5. 
All trains run via Washington. Trains from 
Chicago to New York leave Grand Central 
Passenger Station 4.55 P. M. via Pittsburgh 
and Washington, and 10.45 A. M. and 9.50 
P. M. via Grafton and Washington. Brookl}^ 
office, 344 Fulton street. 

The Ontario and Western road runs two 
Chicago trains daily. One leaves 9:30 A. M., 
reaching Chicago 8:30 next evening, and 
the other leaves at 7:35 P. M. and arrives at 
7.30 A. M. second morning. Single fare, $17; 
Excursion, $28. Through Pullman sleepers 
($5 extra) run on both trains. Via Niagara 
Falls. From Chicago, Dearborn Street Sta- 
tion, trains leave at 11 A. M., reaching New 
York 8:50 P. M. next day; 3 P. M., reaching 
Niagara Falls 7 A. M. next morning, with six 
hours' stop, arriving in New York 7:25 second 
morning. Brooklyn office, 4 Court street. 

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western 
runs three trains daily, 9 A M., 7:30 and 9 
P.M. Single fare, $ij ; Excursion, $28.00. 
Vestibuled trains, Pullman coaches and dining 
cars. Brooklyn office, 333 Washington street. 

There are four trains a day by the Lehigh 
Valley Road, at 8:15 and 11:30 A. M. and 6.00 
and 3 P. M., foot of Liberty street, New York. 

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Through Pullman buffet sleeping cars. Brook- 
lyn office, 4 Court street. 



One Fare Excursion Rates. 

special trains, composed only of day coach- 
es, will run to Chicago on a schedule of not 
less than thirty hours, at the rate of one lim- 
ited fare for the round trip by the route trav- 
eled These tickets are to have a return limit 
of ten days, and are not to be good in sleep- 
ing, parlor or chair cars, and no stop-over to 
be permitted in either direction : tickets to be 
sold to children, aged between 5 and 12 years, 
at 75 per cent, of the one-w^ay rate. Baggage 
checked upon tickets is to be confined in 
w^eight to 100 pounds, and must be personal 
baggage only. Two excursions are to be run 
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sat- 
urdays of each week, to be alternated by 
the several lines on the dates assigned as fol- 
low^s : 

Monday, July 24 Erie. B. & O. 

Tuesday, July 25, O. & W. Penna. 

Wednesday, July 26,. . . . W. S. L. V. 

Saturday, July 29, N. Y. C. D. L. & W. 

Monday, July 31, O. & W. Penna. 

Tuesday, Aug. i, W. S. L. V. 

Wednesday, Aug 2, N. Y. C. D. L. & W. 

Saturday, Aug. 5 Erie. B. & O. 

Monday Aug. 7, W. S. L. V. 

Tuesday, Aug. 8, N. Y. C. D. L. & W. 

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Wednesday, Aug. 9, Erie. B. & O. 

Saturday, Aug. 12, O. & W. Penna. 

Monday, Aug. 14, N. Y. C. D. L. & W. 

Tuesday, Aug. 15, Erie. B. & O. 

Wednesday, Aug. 16,... O. & W. Penna. 
Saturday, Aug. 19, W. S L. V. 

The rate of fare on the excursion trains over 
the New York Central and Pennsylvania rail- 
roads will be $20 for the round trip ; over the 
West Shore and the Erie, fiS, unless the 
Nickel Plate connection is preferred by the 
passenger, in which event the round trip fare 
will be ti7, which will be the fare also by 
the New York, Ontario and Western, the Le- 
high Valley, the Delaware, Lackawanna and 
Western, and the Baltimore and Ohio. The 
tickets are good to return on any thirty-hour 
train within ten days. It is intended to start 
the proposed excursion trains at as early an 
hour in the morning as is convenient, in order 
that the passengers may reach Chicago before 
dark on the following afternoon. 

Railroad Depots and Ticket Offices in 
Chicago. 

The constant inquiry made at the Eagle 
office for the location of Railroad Depots and 
Ticket Offices has necessitated the insertion of 
the following list : 

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.— Trains 
leave Dearborn Station, corner Dearborn and Polk 
streets. Ticket office, 212 Clark, corner Adams street. 



Burlington Route, C, B. & Q. Railroad.— Berths and 
tickets at 212 Clark street and Union Passenger Sta- 
tion, Canal and Adams streets. 

Big Four Route.— Depots, Central Station, 12th street 
and Park Row and 22d and 39th streets. Ticket offices 
at 234 Clark street and Auditorium Hotel. 

Baltimore and Ohio.— Depot, Grand Central Passenger 
Station, also Ogden avenue. City office, 193 Clark. 

Chicago, Rock Island & Pac. Ry,— Passenger Station, 
Van Buren street, one block south Board of Trade. 
City Ticket office, 104 Clark street. 

Chicago & Alton.— Union Passenger Station, Canal 
street, between Madison and Adams streets. Ticket 
office, 195 South Clark street. 

Chicago & Eastern Illinois.— Ticket offices, 230 Clark 
street. Auditorium Hotel, and Passenger Station, 
Dearborn and Polk streets. 

Chicago & Northwestern.— Ticket offices, 206 and 208 
Clark street, Oakley avenue Station, and Depot cor- 
ner Wells and Kinzie streets. 

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.— City Ticket office, 
207 Clark street. Telephone No. 2190 Main. Union 
Passenger Station, Canal, Adams and Madison 
streets. 

Chicago and West Michigan.— Station, foot of Twelfth 
street. (Mich. Central.) City Ticket office, 67 Clark 
street, Com'l Agent, 193 Clark street. 

Erie Lines (Chicago and Erie Railroad.)— Ticket 
offices, 242 Clark street, Grand Pacific Hotel, and 
Dearborn station, Polk street, corner Fourth avenue. 

Grand Trunk.— Dearborn station, foot of Dearborn 
street. Central Ticket office, 103 South Clark street. 

Illinois Central.— All Through Trains from Central 
Station 12th Street and Park Row. Trains for the 
south can also be taken from 22d street, 39th street, 
Hyde Park, and World's Fair (60th street) Stations. 
City Ticket office, 194 Clark street. 



The Lake Shore Route, New York Central and 
Hudson River, Boston and Albany Railways.— 
Depot, Van Buren street, opposite Board of Trade 
Block. Ticket offices, 66 Clark street, depot, and 
22d street. 

MONON Route —Depot, Dearborn station. Ticket offices, 
232 Clark street and Anditorium Hotel. 

Michigan Central, New York Central, and Boston 
AND Albany Railroads.— ''The Niagara Falls 
Route." Trains leave New Central Station on Lake 
Front, foot of Paik Row, and at 22d street, sgth street, 
and Hyde Park. City Ticket office, 67 Clark street. 

Nickel Plate.— The New York, Chicago and St. Louis 
R. R. Depot, 12th street viaduct, corner Clark street. 

The Pennsylvania Lines— Chicago.— Union Passenger 
Station, Canal street, between Adams and Madison. 
Ticket offices at Station, and at 248 Clark street, 
corner Jackson. 

St. Paul and Minneapolis, Dubuque and Des Moines. 
— Chicago Great Western Ry. Co., Grand Central 
Station, Fifth avenne and Harrison street. City office, 
corner Clark and Jackson streets (Phenix Building.) 

Wabash Railroad.— Trains leave from Dearborn Sta- 
tion, corner Polk and Dearborn streets. Ticket office 
201 Clark street. 

How TO Reach the Fair. 

This is the first subject to which the visitor 
gives attention. There are four methods of 
going to the Fair Grounds from the city. 

I. The Ilhnois Central R. R. Express trains 
leave foot of Van Buren street, near the lake, 
every ten minutes during the day. Fare, ten 
cents each way. Stop at Sixtieth and Sixty- 
third streets and Terminal Station. The last- 



named landing is near the Administration 
Building, and is altogether the most conve- 
nient. The visitor is brought to within a short 
distance of all the Exposition Buildings. The 
public do not seem to generally understand that 
these trains arrive and depart from the Termi- 
nal Station. It is a convenience which would be 
more extensively enjoyed if the fact was thor- 
oughly known. By remaining in the cars until 
Terminal Station is reached the long walk to 
the principal points of the grounds is entirely 
averted. 

2. Lake steamers leave ever}^ fifteen minutes, 
pier foot of Van Buren street; fare fifteen cents 
each way, 25 cents round trip. 

The magnificent new steamer Christopher 
Columbus, known as the " Whaleback, " makes 
daily trips. The trip down the Lake or to the 
city after a day at the Fair is delightful and 
refreshing. 

3. Elevated R. R. Trains depart from sta- 
tion on Congress street — one-half block from 
Auditorium Building. Land passengers within 
the grounds near Administration Building. 
Fare, five cents each way. Stations are located 
at Congress street, 12th, i8th, 22d, 26th, 29th, 
31st, 33d, 35th, 39th, 40th streets and Indiana 
avenue; 43d street, 47tli, 51st, 55th 58th, 6ist 
streets ; Cottage Grove avenue and 63d street ; 
Lexington avenue and 63 d street ; Madison 
avenue and 63d street ; Stoney Island avenue 



and 63d street ; Jackson Park, within World's 
Fair Grounds. 

4. Cottage Grove avenue cable cars. These 
run from Madison street to and beyond the Fair 
Grounds. Fare, 5 cents each way. Land Pass- 
engers at entrance to Midway Plaisance, or 
near the 57th street entrance to the Fair 
Grounds. 

For the Midway Plaisance take cars marked 
' 'Oakwood — 71st street. " For the Fair Grounds 
take cars marked " Jackson Park." 



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How to See the pair, 



Itineraries For 1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 
Days and 2 Weeks. 

A visit to the Fair grounds is an occurrence 
replete with constant pleasure, but we would 
urgently suggest the value of a systematic in- 
spection. The educational advantages of the 
Columbian Exposition cannot be overestimated, 
but this will be rendered restrictive by a hap- 
hazard method of visitation. The sightseer 
should be made familiar in advance with the 
location of the buildings and the principal 
exhibits. 

The Exposition authorities entirely coincide 
in the opinion that a carefully prepared visit 
will be most satisfactory. In this way the visi- 
tor will not go twice over the same ground ; 
will understand what is seen and know the rela- 
tion of every part to the whole in a manner 
which could by no possibility be otherwise 
induced. The large amount of time which 
would be, perhaps unsuccessfully, consumed 
in locating exhibits desired to be seen can thus 
be entirely averted. 

Of the Fair itself nothing but praiseworthy 
sentiments should be uttered. It is the most 

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stupendous tribute to modern advancement and 
civilization ever offered for the inspection of 
mankind Magnificent in design, complete and 
wonderful in execution, it cannot fail to arouse 
the highest sen-e of patriotism and to impress 
indelibly upon all peoples a lofty idea of Ameri- 
can enterprise. Dr. Talmage has styled the 
Art Department ' ' A transported Louvre, Lux- 
emborg and Vatican. " His eloquence of praise 
might with equal force be applied to the entire 
exhibition. Whatever is of historical, com- 
mercial or industrial value in any land has been 
gathered here, and to see it in all of its mani- 
fold phases is an opportunity w^hich, if syste- 
matically exercised, will be a source of constant 
revelation and enjoyment. 

It may truthfully be said that every part and 
parcel of the Columbian Exposition will merit 
all the time and attention which visitors can 
afford to bestow. 

The main idea, which the Eagle would seek 
to constantly impress, is that the Fair must be 
seen systematically and that any other method 
would produce a conglomerate impression 
entirely bereft of any educational or artistic 
value. 

Many volumes issued as guide books have 
served more to mislead and confuse the public 
than to benefit them, in imparting information 
as to the best plan of seeing the Fair in a 
thorough and expeditious manner. The visitor 
to the Exposition is not interested in laborious 

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statistics. There is, of course, some curiosity 
to know the cost of the various buildings, but 
beyond that the mass of figures which many of 
the so-called guide books contain, are not only 
bewildering but almost without value. It is the 
object of the Eagle in the following pages to 
apprise its readers, in as concise a manner as 
possible, of the most convenient plan to pursue 
in viewing this wonderful Exposition. Facts 
based upon actual experience are what the peo- 
ple demand. Opinions loosely given without 
knowledge are of little moment. 

Below will be found a series of itineraries of 
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, ten days 
and two weeks. The endeavor will be, not to 
dwell at length upon the importance of special 
exhibits or the magnificence of certain portions 
of the gi'ounds, but in a general manner to 
thoroughh^ acquaint the reader with the easiest 
and most practical method to be adopted in 
seeing the Fair, graduated according to the 
amount of time which the visitor may have at 
his or her disposal. 

General Information. 

The first view of the Fair is important ; upon 
it depends the visitor's knowledge of the loca- 
tion of the buildings— the reason for the ar- 
rangement adopted — and a general idea of the 
whole situation. The most satisfactory ^\'ay, 
undoubtedly, is to take the World Fair steamers 
at Van Buren street (^ which is not far from the 

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Eagle's Chicago Bureau), to the Fair Grounds. 
These "commodious boats run every fifteen min- 
utes. The fare is twent3^-five cents for the 
round trip or fifteen cents each way. A seven- 
mile ride down the lake on the beautiful waters 
of Lake Michigan brings the visitor in full sight 
of the " White City." As the approach is made, 
a bird's e^^e view of ever^lhing is obtained and 
the various points of interest will be readily 
noted, particularly the large buildings, and the 
Exhibition man-of-war, Illinois. The boat lands 
at a long pier, upon which is a sliding sidewalk 
leading direct to the grounds. This ma}' or ma}- 
not be patronized. It is a novelty, but not essen- 
tial. The main entrance to the Exposition 
Grounds faces the water front. This is know^n 
as the Peristyle, of which so much has been 
written. It is a series of magnificent columns 
extending for a somewhat remarkable distance 
along the lake, and upon its summit have been 
placed numerous colossal figures and the Quad- 
riga, all of which combine to command attention. 
Expressions of astonishment find involuntary 
utterance ; the grandeur of the scene is over- 
whelming ; a sense of mighty power is inspired, 
the achievement of America emphasized. No 
further evidence is required to convince the be- 
holder that it is the most marvelous delineation 
of American progress ever presented. After 
passing through the Peristyle the visitor enters 
the Court of Honor, facing the Administration 
Building. Before him is the gilded statue of 
Liberty, the lagoon filled with gaily decorated 
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gondolas and launches, while all about are the 
greatest of modern architectural attainments. 
On the right are Music Hall, the building of 
Manufactures and Liberal Arts, the Electricity 
Building and that of Mines and Mining. To 
the left will be noticed the buildings of Agricul- 
ture and Machinery. This is the focal point of 
the Exposition. Here are gathered the greatest 
buildings and here is to be seen the most mar- 
velous view. The visitor will be inclined to 
tarry, irrespective of the time at his disposal, 
admiring the manifold beauties of this situation. 
The McMonnies fountain in front of the Admin- 
istration Building — the electric fountains on 
each side, an abundance of tropical plants artist- 
ically arranged — the perfect unity of the whole 
scene is almost be^^ond description. The 
visitor, however, remembering that Jackson 
Park contains over six hundred acres, should at 
once hasten upon the tour of sight-seeing. On 
the left side of the lagoon near the Agricultural 
Building will be found a station where the elec- 
tric launches may be taken. These boats make 
the trip around the grounds in about forty-five 
minutes, and the journey should be enjoyed by 
the visitor before entering upon any specific ex- 
amination of the exhibits or the buildings. 
The boats land at all the principal buildings 
within the grounds. The}' pass around the 
wooded island, and after the visitor has com- 
pleted the trip it will be found that a thorough 
knowledge has been acquired of the location of 
the various exposition structures. The cost of 
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the trip is fifty cents. The guides in charge of 
these - boats are attentive, communicative, 
thoughtful and weU versed in the many points 
of interest. Conversations with them while 
passing the buildings will serve to make known 
many details which it would it would take some 
time to otherwise become familiar with. 

Whichever itinerary may be adopted, this 
method of taking the lake steamers to the Fair 
and then the electric launches within the 
grounds is urgently recommended to all. In 
no other way can every thing be so thoroughly 
understood at the outset. It must be remem- 
bered that the entrances to the grounds located 
on Fifty-seventh, Fifty-ninth, Sixieth, Sixty- 
first, Sixty-second and Sixty-fourth streets are 
all rear entrances, and that the visitor who ap- 
proaches the Fair in that manner fails to see it 
as those who built it intended. Another thing, 
those who enter from the rear, lose not only the 
harmony of the whole, but get confused ideas 
of things which it is difficult to eradicate. The 
Eagle has in these pages heretofore emphasized 
the importance of system. Many will doubtless 
find it difficult to adhere to the plan here sug- 
gested. They will be located in hotels near the 
Fair Grounds, and will seek the easiest entrance. 
But those who can will better appreciate the 
Fair if they make the first approach to it by the 
lake steamers and the first inspection of the 
buildings by means of the electric launches. 

There is such a diversity of requirement 
among peeple in sight-seeing that a difficulty is 
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at once experienced in presenting suggestions 
to be followed in viewing the exposition. Some 
\vi\\ be interested in Machinery Hall ; others 
would care nothing for it whatever. Some would 
find enjoyment in the wonders of the Electricity 
buildings ; others would consider it tiresome. 
Some revel in the works of the great masters ; 
others evince only a momentary interest. With 
this existing extreme variety of preferment it is 
impossible to prescribe a set method to be em- 
ployed by all. In making the following sugges- 
tions, it is, therefore, anticipated that whatever 
is mentioned which fails to meet the desires of 
the sightseer will not be accepted, and that each 
will select from the suggestions given whatever 
may be of practical application and value to him- 
self. In this way only wall the itineraries given be 
found satisfactory. Where a hasty view of a 
certain building or exhibit is recommended, it 
may be that the sightseer, particularly interested 
in that line of work and development, w^ill desire 
a longer inspection. This \\'ill of course be given 
and by abridging some other point of less 
moment to the particular individual, the whole 
scheme of the itinerary will not suffer, but its 
systematic suggestions will be emphasized and 
made more profitable. 

Itinerary for One Day. 

After having completed the ride in the elec- 
tric launch, the visitor will be returned to the 
landing in the Court of Honor near the Adminis- 

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tration Building. This structure is, by popular 
approval, considered one of the most magni- 
ficent of the many architectural achievements 
^vithin the grounds. It is the executive build- 
ing of the Fair management. Within it are con- 
tained the offices of the President, Vice-Presi- 
dent, Secretary, Board of Directors and the 
various bureaus of Publicity, Promotion, For- 
eign Affairs, etc. There are no exhibits whatever 
in this building. It is entirely devoted to the 
executive part of the Fair. Within it, however, 
will be found a splendid example of modern 
frescoing, and it is by all means well worth a 
\4sit. It is also one of the coolest places in the 
grounds, and on the hot, sultry days is resorted 
to by a large number of people. Having viewed 
the Administration building, the visitor will 
do well to turn to the right and go through 
Machinery Hall. As its name indicates, this 
building is almost entirely devoted to exhibits of 
mechanical appliances. It contains printing 
presses of all the various makes, together mth 
a power plant which is said to be the largest in 
the world. Machines for wood-carving, box- 
nailing, weaving, carpet sewing, etc., are 
exhibited in endless variety. This building is 
of- greater interest to those skilled in modern 
inventions than to the ordinary visitor. It can 
be hurriedly seen, and at the same time ^\t.11 be 
found most entertaining and instructive. Visit- 
ors seem to unite in the opinion that outside of 
the Administration building. Machinery Hall is 
the finest product of the architect within the 
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gi'ounds. Its imposing appearance is constantly 
admired. Its cost was ^1,200,000. 

Directly adjoining Machinery Hall in a north- 
easterly direction separated only by a narrow 
lagoon is the Agrictiltural building. It is sur- 
mounted by the figure of Diana, taken from Madi- 
son Square Garden, New York, which will serve 
to easily distinguish it. Almost all the sections of 
the globe have contributed to the vast treasures 
of wealth and progress contained within this 
building. It is devoted exclusively to a repre- 
sentation of the advancement in agriculture, 
and is, as a whole, one of the most interesting 
exhibits at the Exposition. That a week could 
be spent with profit in viewing the contents will 
be fully evident when the visitor enters. A 
casual inspection will have to suffice. One of 
the objects shown of special importance is a 
chocolate statue of Germania. Over 30,000 
pounds of chocolate were used in its construc- 
tion. The exhibits of the Cape of Good Hope, 
France, Canada, New Hampshire, New York 
and Washington should all be seen. Exhibits 
have also been placed in the gallery, and there 
is an annex filled with agricultural implements. 

Passing from the end of the building which 
is nearest the lake the visitor will see before him 
the ISIonaster}^ de la Rabida. Those familiar with 
histor}^ will remember that when Columbus was 
suffering for want of aid, the good monks of the 
Monastery de la Rabida came to his assistance 
in a timely and effective manner. The repre- 
sentation of the monastery here is reached by 
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crossing a small bridge near the right-hand side 
of the Agricultural Building. The monastery 
contains a great many curious relics of Colum- 
bus and his life-work. Among the most striking 
things to be noted are the many portraits of the 
great discoverer. It is quite apparent that 
either the artists differed in their point of view 
or their ability of execution, for hardly two 
faces are alike, although a great many portraits 
are presented. The historical value of this ex- 
hibit is important. The visitor should by all 
means give it as much of his time as possible. 
Its educational features are not surpassed by 
any other exhibit. The wills of Queen Isabella 
and Columbus, together with maps and original 
nianuscripts, are displayed in great profusion. 

An old Spanish map, upon which the AVestern 
portion of this country is declared to be the 
"Great American Desert," is constantly sur- 
rounded by eager observers. 

The visitor should next take the Intramural 
railroad, a station of which will be found near 
Krupp's Gun Works, south of the monastery. 
The Intramural railroad is an exhibit and a 
wonderful one. It is an elevated road, and the 
system of using a third rail for conducting the 
electricity is employed. The trains run smooth- 
ly, and as observation cars are used a good view 
is obtained of the various portions of the grounds. 
The fare is lo cents each way. At what is 
known as the Administration landing the vis- 
itor should alight and enter the structure devoted 
to Mines and Mining which is diagonally oppo- 

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site the Administration building. Here may be 
seen'an elaborate exhibit of the mineral products 
of the country and examples of the different 
methods of mining with the appliances used. 
After viewing it, the building adjoining it, de- 
voted to Electricity, is the next in order. Here 
the visitor could linger and probably will, much 
longer than his time will warrant. The power 
and commercial value of electricity were never 
before displayed in so forcible, attractive and 
popular a manner. There seems to be no limit 
to its usefulness, and when it is remembered 
that the contents of this building would have 
been an impossible exhibit at the Centennial in 
1876, the rapid advancement in this almost un- 
known branch of science will be readily noted. 
The Manufactures and Liberal Arts building, 
covering an area of forty-four acres and repre- 
senting an outlay of nearly .f2, 000, 000 in its 
construction, is the next to be inspected. A 
large aisle runs through the centre of the floor 
space which is divided into sections, as is also 
the gallery. These sections are occupied by 
the exhibits of the various foreign nations. The 
visitor should enter the building at the centre 
aisle, which is near the Lagoon and not far from 
the gilded statute of Liberty. The immensity 
of the structure is one of its most impressive 
characteristics. Better results will be obtained 
by taking one side of the centre aisle at a time. 
Starting on the left-hand side, the visitor will 
first inspect the Italian exhibit. In tile paintings, 
remarkable statuary, rich tapestries and beauti- 

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fully carved furniture this exhibit is unique. 
The next are the sections of Spain, Persia, 
Mexico and Siam ; then Brazil, Holland, Neth- 
erland, Switzerland and Denmark. The Dan- 
ish exhibit shows quite strongly the esteem 
which the people of Denmark have for their 
illustrious men. The achievements of Thor- 
valdsen, Ibsen and Hans Christian Andersen 
are particularly emphasized. The collection 
of Thorvaldsen relics will be interesting to 
the visitor. Reproductions of many of the 
great masterpieces of the sculptor are shown, 
while of Hans Christian Andersen, the cele- 
brated writer of fairy tales, the Danish rever-' 
ence is also apparent. The visitor will pass on 
through many interesting sections to the centre 
of the building, where is located the mammoth 
tower and clock. Beyond this is the German 
section, which, with those of France and Rus- 
sia, comprise altogether the most im.portant of 
the exhibits in this building. Germany has 
taken a conspicuous part in the Columbian Ex- 
position. In every department her work and 
development are given prominence. The sec- 
tion devoted to Germany is an artistic contribu- 
tion, and ably illustrates German progress in 
manufactures. Austria and Japan complete 
this side of the central aisle. The visitor should 
now return to the starting point on the other 
side of the aisle. Here ^\'ill be found the ex- 
hibits of France, Russia and Norway. The 
Norwegian exhibit is a revelation. It altogether 
dispels the popular illusion that Norway is but 

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a country of snow and ice, almost entirely bereft 
of educational or commercial advantages. It 
will be seen that Norway is in a state of ad- 
vancement ; that its productions compare most 
favorably with those of other lands ; that its 
people are industrious, capable and thoughtful. 
In the manufacture of inlaid spoons and knives 
Norway takes a rank equal to, if not greater, than 
Russia. The display of eiderdown blankets, 
aluminum skates, skees and sleds is thoroughly 
novel. China and Belgium also have interesting 
displays, and the balance of this side of the cen- 
tre aisle is occupied by illustrations of American 
productions. The rest of the building contains 
exhibits of commercial, educational, artistic and 
historical value. The visitor will have time but 
for a hurried inspection, and will pick out those 
portions from the official catalogue which have 
for him particular attraction. If the visitor 
only has time for an extremely hasty view, he 
should by all means see the French, German, 
Norwegian, Italian and Russian sections. After 
completing this building the visitor, using the 
exit at the north end, should pass to the United 
States Government Building. This contains a 
large collection of relics from the Smithsonian 
Institute at Washington, and a great many 
manuscript and other historical papers. All 
the departments of the government, including 
the Treasury, War, Justice, Interior, Post 
Office, Agriculture, State, together with the 
Patent Office and Geological Survey, are repre- 
sented. The Government Building is worth a 
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thorough inspection, but hmited time will neces- 
sitate that the visitor hurry to the Fisheries 
Building, which is directly opposite, in a north- 
erly direction. The Fisheries Building is com- 
posed of three departments. The central sec- 
tion is devoted to realistic representations of the 
various kinds of fishing craft and appliances. 
The other two sections which are in each end of 
the bviilding are mainly aquariums which can be 
seen in a rapid manner. Near the Fisheries 
building is a station of the Intramural railroad, 
which should now be taken to the landing near 
the Art Gallery. The loan collection here is 
especially important. There will not be suf- 
ficient time to see all of the various collections, 
but as much as possible should be seen of those 
of Great Britain, France and the United States. 
Directly in the rear of the Art Galler}- is the 
New York State Building, which patriotic mo- 
tives will prompt us to visit. After registering 
here, which is one thing New Yorkers seem to 
aim to do, the Intramural railroad should again 
be taken to the Sixty-second street station. 
This is near the Horticultural building. A 
walk through this in a northerly direction 
brings the visitor near the entrance to the Mid- 
way Plaisance. Two hours will be found a 
very limited time in which to see the many 
wonders of the Midway, but that will probably 
be as much if not more time than the visitor 
will have. The Libbey Glass Works, the 
Javanese village, German village, a Street of 
Cairo, the Street of Old Vienna, Dahomey 

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village and the Irish village should b}^ all means 
be seen. The admission to these attractions 
ranges from lo to 25 cents. 

The walk through the Midwa}^ Plaisance 
leads to Cottage Grove avenue, where the cable 
cars may be taken for any point in the city. 

This completes a One-day's Trip to the Fair 
Grounds. The visitor may think that more has 
been laid out here than it would be possible to 
accomplish, but much can be done by systema- 
tic method, if an early start is taken in the 
morning, and long delays over special exhibits 
avoided. It will be found that a good superfi- 
cial idea of the Fair can be had in one da3\ 
That such a view can be only superficial must 
be at once evident. Jackson Park, the situa- 
tion of the Exposition, contains ten depart- 
mental buildings, forty-eight State buildings, a 
score or more of foreign buildings, a large 
variety of special attractions, and when to this 
is added the different amusements in the Mid- 
way, it will be conceded that the task of seeing 
it all in one day is not only herculean, but ab- 
solutely impossible. 

The itinerary recommended above does not 
contemplate a view of the State Buildings, the 
Foreign Buildings, the Transportation Build- 
ing, the Women's Building, Music Hall, Festi- 
val Hall, the Wooded Island, the Leather, For- 
restry. Dairy, EthnogTaphical exhihibits or the 
Stock Pavilion. The idea is to simply make 
known to the visitor a systematic way by which 
he can become acquainted with the principal 
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things of the Exposition. The entrances to the 
grounds open at eight o'clock in the morning, 
and if the visitor wih start at as early an hour as 
possible and proceed at once to devote his time 
to the execution of this itinerary, it will prove 
capable of fulfillment. The buildings are open 
until ten o'clock at night and the grounds are 
open until ii o'clock. The illuminations about 
the grand basin should be seen if possible. By 
many this sight is regarded as the crowning 
exhibit of the Exposition. On certain evenings 
in the week there are special illuminations and 
musical programmes. 

Two Days' Itinerary. 

Those who have two days to devote to the 
Exposition should, in addition to the outline 
hereinbefore given for the one day itinerary, 
pursue the following plan : 

After leaving the Monastery de La Rabida, 
visit Krupp's Gun Works, Leather, Forestry 
and Dairy Exhibits. These are all located close 
together along the lake front south of the 
Monastery. A limited inspection will suffice. 
The Stock Pavilion can next be seen if desired, 
and the visitor should take the Intramural rail- 
road to Administration landing, and after in- 
specting the buildings of Mines and Mining, 
Electricity, Manufactures, and Liberal Arts, to- 
gether with the L^nited States Government 
and Fisheries Buildings, turn to the right and 
proceed towards the Lake front to what is 

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known as the North Inlet. Here is stationed 
the Naval Exhibit in the brick man-of-war 
"Illinois." This boat in every respect re- 
sembles one of the White Squadron, and is 
replete with representations of naval life and 
martial appliances. It contains the United 
States Marine exhibit. Near this location are 
the State Buildings of Connecticut and Dele- 
ware, together with what is known as the 
Government Plaza, illustrating the United 
States Life Saving Service and the methods of 
the Signal Service and Weather Bureau. 

It would be a good plan, at this point, to 
again take an electric launch for what is known 
as the " Half Way Roimd Trip," for 25 cents, 
and land at the Art Gallery. After inspecting 
this as thoroughly as time will permit, pass 
through the north exit to the situation of the 
various State buildings. Those of New York, 
Pennsylvania, Washington, Ohio, Florida and 
California are among the most interesting. 
These buildings have, of course, mainly a local 
interest, and visitors are always desirous of see- 
ing the results of the appropriation of their own 
State. They should all be seen as far as pos- 
sible, representing as they do the style of archi- 
tecture of the various portions of the United 
States, and many of them likewise contain 
valuable exhibits. 

Changing now to a southerly course towards 
the Lagoon, and passing the Indiana State 
Building, the visitor is brought to that con- 
structed by the State of Illinois. This is an 
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Exhibition building and contains many features 
which should be inspected. Continuing in the 
same direction along a pleasant pathway, lined 
with tropical plants, the Women's Building is 
the next reached. At the outset of the Fair 
some attempted to disparage the work of women 
in connection with an International exhibition. 
The wisdom of the selection of a Board of 
Women Managers has been entireh' exempli- 
fied. Their work for the Exposition has been 
constant, thorough and complete. To them is 
due in large measure the many artistic inci- 
dents which add so much to the symmetry of the 
Avhole. The Women's Building was designed 
by a woman, and its contents are the result of 
women's work. Brooklyn is particularly inter- 
ested in this edifice, inasmuch as the librar}^ 
was gathered by a committee mainty composed 
of prominent Brooklyn women. There are also 
many excellent paintings to be seen here. 

Horticultural Hall is the next in order and after 
that the Transportation building. A hurried 
examination of these two buildings will prob- 
ably be sufficient. The visitor will be instructed 
in noting the development of steam power in 
the Transportation building. The modern 
limited train, with all the accessories of dining- 
car, parlor coaches, huge engines and luxurious 
service, presents a striking contrast to the first 
engine and train, which aroused the citizens of 
America to the possibilities of railroad travel 
not over 65 years ago. 

A station of the Intramural railroad is in the 
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immediate vicinity, and should now be taken to 
the Midway Plaisance entrance, where the visit- 
or may spend the remainder of his da3\ 

In giving this itinerary, it is, of course, in- 
tended to amplify as much as possible upon that 
suggested for one day. It is anticipated that the 
visitor will be able to spend a longer time in the 
buildings of Manufactures and Liberal Arts, 
Agriculture, Fisheries and Art Galler}', and 
that in addition he will see many features not 
intended to be included in the One Day's 
tour. 

Don't fail to remain in the grounds one night 
to view the illuminations. 

Three Days' Itinerary. 

This presents a greater opportunity for a 
pleasurable view of the Exposition. The lake 
ride to the Exposition, the trip around the 
grounds in the electric launch, and a casual 
view of the buildings of Machinery and Agri- 
culture \\dll consume the forenoon of the first 
day. If the visitor is not especially interested 
in machinery or agriculture, he will be enabled 
to also at the same time inspect the Monastery de 
la Rabida, Krupp's Gun Works and the Leather 
and Forestry exhibits. This will give a good 
start for the afternoon's sight-seeing which, 
after taking the Intramural railroad to Admin- 
istration Landing, should commence with the 
Transportation Building and include those of 
Mines and Mining and Electricity. 
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The next day should be devoted to the Manu- 
facture's and Liberal Arts building and the 
Government, Fisheries and Marine exhibits and 
the illuminations in the evening. 

The third day should be commenced at the 
Art Gallery. It is best reached from the 57th 
street entrance, and after seeing the State 
buildings desired, the Women's building, and 
that of Horticulture can be seen hurriedly in 
the same forenoon. The idea of this sugges- 
tion is to permit more time to be expended in 
the Art Gallery. A walk through the Avooded 
island from the southern to the northern end 
will bring the visitor near the entrance to the 
Midway, where the balance of the afternoon 
can be well employed. 

It is believed that this tour will be productive of 
decidedly profitable results. It gives the visitor 
a good deal of time in the Manufactures and 
Liberal Arts building and Art Gallery, and the 
Midway Plaisance, the three features of the 
Exposition which elicit the greatest popular at- 
tention. 

Four Days' Itinerary. 

Those who have four days at their disposal 
will probably desire to add to the time suggested 
for the inspection of the Midway Plaisance, 
Manufactures and Liberal Arts building and the 
Art Gallery. In the Midway Plaisance, a day 
could very easily be spent. It provides a form 
of amusement which is novel. Indeed in an 



ethnological aspect the whole exposition is 
important. Never before in this country was 
such an opportunity presented of seeing the 
inhabitants of different sections, living in houses 
of their own manufacture, surrounded by many 
of the incidents of their home life. The Mid- 
way Plaisance supplies to the Columbian Expo- 
sition just what was lacking to make the Cen- 
tennial of 1876 fully complete. It is that part 
of the Fair which furnishes relaxation and 
change. It is recommended that the visitor 
follow the tour outlined for three days, amplify- 
ing as much as possible upon the time devoted, 
by giving at least three-quarters of a day to the 
Midway Plaisance. 

When the Midway Plaisance was first pro- 
jected, the idea was somewhat discouraged, but 
that it is by all means the most popular portion 
of the Fair, while not officially connected with 
it, has been fully demonstrated. At times the 
departmental buildings are almost empty. The 
Plaisance has never yet presented that appear- 
ance. 

Five Days' Itinerary. 

The first morning, after the electric launch 
trip around the grounds, should be given to the 
Buildings of Machinery and Agriculture. In 
the afternoon the Monastery de La Rabida, 
Krupp's Gun Works, Leather, Dairy and For- 
estry exhibits and the Stock Pavilion can all be 
thoroughly inspected. 
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The next day enter at Sixty-third street and 
in the forenoon complete the buildings of Trans- 
portation, Mines and Mining, and Electricity. 
The afternoon can be given entirely to the 
Building of Manufactures and Liberal Arts. 

On the morning of the third day enter the 
Midway Plaisance at Cottage Grove avenue. 
This can be done by means of the cable cars 
which run through the city convenient to the 
various hotels and directly in front of the en- 
trance to the Plaisance. The forenoon and one- 
half of the afternoon can be devoted in the 
Midwa}^ to those amusements which the visitor 
may select. The end of the Midwa}^ towards 
the Fair grounds is near the Woman's building, 
and this building, together with Horticultural 
Hall and the landscape gardening of the wooded 
island, will consume the balance of the day. 

On the morning of the fourth day enter the 
grounds by the Fift^^-seventh street entrance. 
This can be done by means of the cable cars 
which run down Fifty-fifth street to within a 
short distance of the entrance or by the Illinois 
Central Suburban trains, alighting at South 
Park station. The first thing to see upon enter- 
ing the grounds is the Esquimaux Village. 
An admission fee of 25 cents is charged. The 
visitor will now find that he is in that portion 
of the grounds devoted to the different state 
buildings and can select those which he may 
desire to see, and after lunch commence at the 
Art Gallery. Here spend the rest of the after- 
noon. 

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It will be observed that by this time every 
thing has been pretty thoroughly covered with 
the exception of the Foreign, Fisheries and 
United States Government buildings and the 
Marine exhibit. These can form the basis of 
the last day's sight-seeing. 

Six Days' Itinerary. 

After entering the grounds by way of the 
lake steamers, take an electric launch near the 
Agricultural Building to the Art Gallery. The 
fare for this trip is 25 cents. At this point spend 
the balance of the day in viewing the Art Gal- 
lery and the State Buildings, which are located 
at this end of the grounds. 

On the second day enter the grounds at Fifty- 
seventh street, and after completing the Esqui- 
maux Village and such of the State Buildings 
as were not seen the day before, take the In- 
tramural Railroad to the station near the Art 
Gallery. In this locality are gi'ouped the Foreign 
Buildings. These can be seen hurriedly, and 
the next point of interest is the Fisheries Build- 
ing. After seeing this, cross the bridge to the 
United States Government Building, which, 
with the naval exhibit, should all be completed 
in the forenoon. 

In the afternoon enter the north end of the 
Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. The 
balance of the day can be well employed here. 

On the third day enter the Midway Plaisance 
at Cottage Grove avenue. The entire day can 
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be given to the attractions of the Midway 
Plaisance. 

On the fourth day enter at Sixtieth street, 
and in the forenoon view the Women's Build- 
ing, Horticultural Building and the Wooded 
Island. In the afternoon start with the Trans- 
portation Building and complete that, together 
with those of Mines and Mining and Electricity. 

On the fifth day enter at Sixty-fourth street 
and commence at once with Machinery Hall. 
This, together with the Agricultural Building, 
should be finished in the forenoon. The after- 
noon ma}^ be given to the Monaster}- de La 
Rabida, the Krupp Gun Works, Leather, For- 
restry, Dairy and Ethnological exhibits, together 
with the Stock Pavilion. 

The visitor will now practically have com- 
pleted an inspection of the grounds and exhibits, 
and has a day to devote to those portions which 
have enlisted his particular attention while en- 
gaged in a tour of systematic sight-seeing. An}^ 
of the buildings ^^dll repay a two days' inspec- 
tion, and the contents of the Art Gallery are 
likewise of absorbing interest. 

Seven Days' Itinerary. 

Inasmuch as the Fair has been closed on 
Sundays and as a great many people would not 
care to visit the Fair in any event upon that 
day, a seven-days' itnerary necessarily includes 
the whole of one week and one day of the next. 
The visitor who spends seven days at the Fair 

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conscientiously, systematically and earnestly, 
will reap a benefit and gain an inspiration 
totally beyond the most hopeful expectations. 

The first day, after having completed the 
electric launch trip around the grounds, should 
be given to the Building of Manufactures and 
Liberal Arts. The next day to the United 
States Government and Fisheries Buildings, 
together with the Marine exhibit. The third 
day complete the Foreign Buildings and the 
State Buildings, together with the Art Gallery. 
This can easily be done, as many of the foreign 
and State buildings are only of passing interest, 
and the important ones can be seen in a hurried, 
but sufficient, manner. This plan should leave 
the best part of the day to the Art Gallery. 

The fourth day can be now given to the Mid- 
way Plaisance, and on the fifth day the visitor 
should have the Women's Building, Horticul- 
ture, Wooded Island and Transportation Build- 
ing fully completed. 

The forenoon of the sixth day will be advan- 
tageously^ used in seeing the contents of the 
buildings devoted to Mines and Mining and 
Electricity. In the afternoon, Machinery Hall 
and the Agricultural Building can be inspected. 

The seventh day is now left, in the forenoon 
of which the visitor can complete the Monas- 
tery de La Rabida, Krupp's Gun Works, 
Leather, Dairy, Forestry, and Ethnographical 
exhibits, and also the Stock Pavilion. The 
afternoon may be given to a revisitation to those 
parts not sufficiently seen upon the first tour. 
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Ten Days' Itinerary. 

This really seems, when compared with the 
short time at the disposal of a majority of 
people, a long period in which to see the Ex- 
position. That it is really not over adequate 
will be fully understood when the visitor ap- 
preciates the immense size of the buildings and 
the bewildering variety and scope of the ex 
hibits. Some will no doubt exclaim : "If the 
Fair cannot be seen in ten days, what benefit 
can those who can only devote one day to it 
possibly derive ? " It must be reiterated that 
anything short of a two weeks' stay is not suf- 
ficient to thoroughly understand the great 
features of the Columbian Exposition. There 
are, however, many exhibits that can be passed 
over hurriedly, and much is shown that can be 
seen daily in the large retail stores of Brooklyn 
or New York. Take all this away, however, 
and there is still enough left to almost distract 
the intending sightseer. It is possible in one 
day for an observing beholder to gain a good 
idea of the arrangement of the buildings and of 
the general features, but in no time less than 
ten days can that benefit be obtained which 
would be desired by the scholar or those inter- 
ested in scientific pursuits. Those who have 
seen the bulky nature of the official catalogue 
will fully appreciate and recognize the verity of 
this statement. 

It is recommended that a day be spent in the 
following order, in each of the buildings named: 

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Manufactures and Liberal Arts, Agriculture, 
Machinery and the Art Gallery. A day should 
also be given to the Midway Plaisance. On the 
morning of the sixth day, view the Monastery 
de La Rabida, Krupp's Gun Works, Leather, 
Forestry, Dairy, Ethnographical and Agricul- 
tural Implement exhibits, together with the 
Stock Pavilion. In the afternoon, take the Intra- 
mural railroad to Administration landing and 
complete the building devoted to Mines and 
Mining. 

On the seventh morning, after finishing the 
Electricity building, walk across the bridge to 
the wooded island, where will be found a hunt- 
er's camp and a rose garden of decided inter- 
est. Walk to the end of the wooded island and 
across to the Fisheries building, which, with the 
United States Government building, the Marine, 
Signal Service and Weather Service Bureau 
should occupy the rest of the day. 

On the morning of the eighth day enter the 
grounds at 57th street and devote the entire day 
to the State and Foreign buildings. 

On the ninth day, the Women's building and 
that of Horticulture wnll occupy the forenoon. 
At 12 o'clock, noon, it will be a diversion to at- 
tend one of the grand concerts given in Festi- 
val Hall, which is located between the Trans- 
portation and Horticultural buildings. 

The afternoon and the next day may be de- 
voted to a revisitation of points of particular 
individual interest. 

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Two Weeks' Itinerary. 

Owing to the closing of the Fair on the Sab- 
bath day, this contemplates a sight-seeing trip 
of twelve days. A day each should be given to 
the following order to these buildings : Machin- 
ery, Art Gallery, Transportation; two days to 
the Manufacture and Liberal Arts buildings, 
and two days to the Midway Plaisance. The 
buildings of Mines and Mining, Electricity, 
Agriculture and the Wooded Island will con- 
sume an entire day. 

On the ninth day the visitor will be able to 
complete the Monastery de la Rabida, Krupp's 
Gun Works, Leather, Dairy, Forestry and 
Ethnographical exhibits and the Stock Pavilion. 
.- . On the tenth day it will be well to enter at 
57th street and to complete the State and For- 
eign buildings. 

The Fisheries building and United States 
Government building. Marine, Signal Service 
and Weather Bureau exhibits can be seen in 
another day, and the twelfth day will be left 
for the Women's building and Horticultural 
Hall. 

Admission to the Fair and Special At- 
tractions. 

The price of admission to the Fair Grounds 
is 50 cents. This admits the visitor to all the 
Exposition Buildings and to every State and 
National exhibit proper and to all parts of 

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the Exposition grounds, including the Midwa}* 
Plaisance. 

The following are some of the special attrac- 
tions to which an admission fee is charged : 

English Military Tournament.— 50 cents. 

Esquimaux Village, 25 cents. 

Mammoth Crystal Cave,— 10 cents. 

Roof View Top of Manufactures Building.— 25 cents. 

Whaling Bark " Progress."— 25 cents. 

Midway Plaisance Attractions. 

American Indian Village.— 10 cents. 

Algerian Village. — 25 cents. 

California Ostrich Farm.— 10 cents. 

Constantinople Street Scene.— Turkish theatre (two 
performances daily), 50 cents ; Persian tent, 25 cents ; 
panorama, Syrian photos, 25 cents; Turkish restau- 
rant, native musical performances, tribe of Bedouins, 
25 cents. 

Captive Balloon.— Elevation, 1,500 feet ; two trips per 
hour. Admission to enclosure, 25 cents ; trip in 
balloon, $2.00. 

Cairo Street. — Admission until ii A. M., 25 cents, re- 
served seats, 25 cents ; after that hour free. Egyptian 
temple, 25 cents. 

Chinese Village. — Admission to Theatre and Joss 
House, 25 cents. 

Dutch East India (Javanese) Village.— Two theatres, 

25 cents. 
Dahomey Village.— 25 cents. 
Ferris Wheel.— 50 cents. 

German Village and Town of Medieval Times.— 
Restaurant, museum of curios, 25 cents. 

Hagenbach's Zoological Arena.— 25 cents. Seats in 
amphitheatre, from 25 cents to $1.00. 

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International Dress and Costume Exhibit.— 25 cents. 

Ice Railway.— 25 cents. 

Irish Village and Blarney Castle.— 25 cents. 

Lapland Village.— 25 cents. 

Model Eiffel Tower.— 25 cents. 

Moorish Palace.— 25 cents. 

New England Log Cabin.— 10 cents. 

Old Vienna.— 25 cents. 

Panoramas.— 25 cents. 

Persian Building.— 50 cents. 

South Sea Islanders.— 25 cents. 

Typical Irish Village.— 25 cents. 

Brooklyn Exhibitors and Artists. 

The following is a list of Brooklyn Exhibit- 
ors and Artists represented at the Fair Grounds, 
together wnth the location of their exhibits and 
paintings as taken from the official catalogue ; 

Agricultural Building. 

Henry Humbert & Co., Dept. A, Group 6, Exhibit 
No. 96. 

S. Liebmann Sons' Brewing Co., Dept. A, Group 12, 
No. 271. 

Wm. P. Miller Co., Dept. A. Group 18, Exhibit No. 
S50. 

Francis R. Parret, Dept. A, Group 18, Exhibit No. 
555. 
Horticulture Building. 

Mrs. Melvina James, Dept. B, Group 21, Exhibit 
No. 182. 

W. C. Krick, Group 22, Floriculture Exhibit 332. 

Fisheries Building. 

Julius Von Hofe, Dept. D, Group 39, Exhibit No. 51. 
Zohrap Theodorian, Dept. D, Group 40, No. 73. 

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Mining BuildinCx. 

Chrome Steel Works, Dept. E, Group 49,^ Exhibit 
No. 75. 

A. K. Eaton, Dept. E, Group 54, Exhibit No. 119. 
Machinery Building. 

Conrad Carlson, Dept. F, Group 69, No. 36. 

Clonbrock Steam Boiler Works, Dept. F, Group 69, 
No. 47. 

M. T. Davidson, Dept. F, Group 69, Exhibit No. 54. 

National Meter Company, Dept. F, Group 69, Ex- 
hibit No. 126. 

E. W. Bliss, Dept. F, Group 71, Exhibit No. 236. 

Merrill Bros., Dept. F, Group 71, No. 271. 

Stiles & Parker Press Company, Dept. F, Group 71, 
No. 290. 

J. H. Williams & Co., Dept. P, Group 711,! Exhibit 
No. 297. 

William S. Doig, Dept. F, Group 73, No. 384. 

John Mc Adams & Sons, Dept. F, Group, 74, No. 447. 

Schaffer & Budenburg, Dept. F, Group 77, No. 523. 
Transportation Building. 

Jull Manufacturing Company, Dept. G, Group 80, 
No. 116. 

John Curley, Dept. G, Group 83, No. 364. 

John McAdams & Son, Dept. G, Group 85, No. 636. 

Manufacturers' and Liberal Arts Building. 

Robert Low's Son, Dept. H, Section Q, Block i, 
North, Group 87, No. 22. 

Thompson & Norris Co.. Dept. H, Section N, Block 
3, and Gallery F, No. 127. 

American Loop Fabric Company, Dept. H, Section 
P, Block 1, Group 103, No. 481. 

Brooklyn Shield Company, Dept. H, Gallery, Group 
104, Section G, Block i, No. 606. 

Charles F. Lehman, Dept. H, Group 104^ Gallery, 
Section G, No. 664. 

National Meter Company, Dept.' H, Group 112, Sec- 
tion Q, Block I, No. 851. 

Thomson Meter Company, Dept. H, Group 112, 
vSection O, Block i. No. 854. 

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Wilson Bohman, Dept. H, Group iig, Section P, 
Blocks 3-4, No. 1,014. 

Lorenz Bommer, Dept. H, Group 119, Section P, 
Blocks 3-4, No. 1,015. 

John C. Gardner, Dept. H, Group 104, No. 32. 

Polytechnic Institute, Dept. L, Group 149, No. 209. 

Pratt Institute, Dept. L, Group 149, Exhibit 211. 

Bruno Scholl, Dept. L, Group 150, No. 342. 

Louis Alexander, Dept. L, Group 151, No. 359. 

Geo. M. Eddy & Co., Group 151, No. 385. 

Brooklyn Orphan Asylum Society, Dept. L, Division 
C, 44. 

German Evangelical Home, Dept. L, Div. D, No. 95. 

Brooklyn Diocese, Dept. L, No. i of Diocesan Ex- 
hibits. 

Electrical Building. 

Empire China Works, Group 126, No 122. 
Merrill Bros., Dept. J, Group 128, No. 245; and 138, 
No. 466. 

Fine Art Building. 

Joseph H. Boston, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 196. 

Elizabeth R. Coffin, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 272. 

C. A. Green, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 494. 

Warren Sheppard, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 908. 

Thomas W. Shields, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 909. 

J. Francis Smith, Dept. K, Group 140, Nos. 928-929. 

John R. Strickler, Dept. K, Group 140, No. 946. 

W. Hamilton Gibson, Dept. K, Group 141, No. 1,219. 

Mary A. Harrison, Dept. K, Group 141, No. 1,238. 

Walter M. Aikman, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,695 
to 1,703. 

Samuel P. Davis, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,800-1-2. 

John W. Evans, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,809 to 
1,813. 

R. A. Muller, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,906 to 1,912. 

F. A. Pettit, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,913 to 1,916. 

C. Schwarzburger, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,938 to 
1,939. 

John Tinkey, Dept. K, Group 143, Nos. 1,950 to 1,954. 

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Hamilton W. Gibson, Dept. K, Group 144, Nos. 2,239 
to 5,252. 
Women's Building. 

Mrs. E. A. Birdsall, Group 106, No. 200. 

Irene H. Ovington, Group 147, No. 678. 

J. H. Hollis, Group 106, No. 270. 

Alice C. Morse, Dept. K, Group 150, No. 714. 

Alumnae Association, Pratt Institute, Group 149, 
No. 684. 

Mrs. Anna Biknell, Dept. H, Group, 91, No. 4. 

Miss Marie Drivdahl, Dept. H, Group 106, No. 33. 

Mrs. R. W. Preston, Dept. H, Group 106, No. 42. 

Miss Emma Schroeder, Dept. H, Group 106, No. 45. 

Miss Zella Milham, Dept. K, Group 144, No. 60. 

Edith Atwater, Dept. L, Group 149, No. 67. 

E. Adele Furgeson, Dept. L, Group 149, No. 74. 

Lillian V. Joyce, Dept. L, Group 149, No. 78. 

Miss Alice Morse, Dept. L, Group 150, No. 88. 

Miss Clara Beyer, Kappell's Collection, No. 112. 



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